New Influence

Stranger turned influential good friend of 35 years, Peter Clark.

(photo by ShuLei Tong)

New Influence

1/12/10

As simple as raindrops

bringing attention to weather,

or information effecting decisions

when tweaking my perceptions,

these create subtle re-calibrations,

also major, depending circumstances

 constantly happening in reality,

'Nothing stays the same!'

reverberates through human history,

and I can relate

after nearly 56 years

changing as I go,

unless choosing the same

in thought, deed, action,

but now I'm addicted

to the creative process

forever inviting what's original,

true, authentic, genuine today,

willing to be introspective

after some 'primary' experience

(which never happened before)

like meeting a stranger

who easily becomes friend

wondering what else waits

within realm of possibility,

each moment offers chance

for molding personal 'clay'

from undefended, vulnerable position

allowing for new influence.